Thursday, January 28, 2010

elie saab, you never disappoint


Elie Saab is a designer that never fails to disappoint me. Ever since I discovered him as the designer behind the beautiful gowns in Enchanted, I've been in love with his runway shows. I always tend to visit his store in the outlets near me, looking at the impeccable pieces that are forever out of my price range in longing.

His spring couture collection is my favorite yet. Perhaps because the fludity of the gowns, the beauty of the details, and softness apparent in the hair and make-up all make me think of mermaids and the other fantasies the ocean tends to bring. The models themselves even look as though they're walking on water.
What if someone were to recreate The Little Mermaid in the similar style that Burton is recreating Alice in Wonderland? These gowns would mesh perfectly into Ariel's transformation into a human. I can just picture it now... a beautiful actress with bright auburn locks donning each of these gowns as she transforms into a princess. Not to mention a handsome actor like Tom Sturridge or Nicholas Hoult (or perhaps older?) portraying Prince Eric.Perhaps this would be her first dress? A pale buttery yellow gown would look lovely as she sits in the grand dining room for the first time, sun streaming through the huge windows, accidentally combing her hair with a fork.
And this gown would be lovely for the scene where they nearly kiss in the boat.
And this could be that beautiful, sparkling dress Ariel wears when she emerges from the ocean to finally reunite with Prince Eric with a kiss.
And though not traditionally white for a wedding gown, how beautiful would this dress be to wear at the end for her to prepare for her happily ever after?

Ah excuse the fantasizing, the Alice in Wonderland movie has gotten me imagining all kinds of Disney movies being "stylized" as such.
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19 comments:

  1. Okay, there isn't anything about this post that I don't like. These clothes are exquisite! And that hair?? I Die!! So gorgeous!

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  2. I can see why you are thinking of The Little Mermaid and Alice - these gowns would be perfect for real life come to life films! Gorgeous!!

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  3. Gorgeous pictures!! I really love the gowns and your post made me think of Little Mermaid: The Movie!! xoxoxoxox

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  4. I love the softness of the colors, the details and the fluidity of these gowns.

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  5. Mr Saab is such a fabulous designer. I posted on him last year, such wonderful gowns.

    Like your commentary ... "accidentally combing her hair with a fork"...too funny!
    xxx

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  6. wow, these designs are drop dead gorgeous! The colors remind me of a more refined "disney princess" palette & are so beautifully ornate.

    P.S. you won the giveaway on my blog! send me an email with your contact info :) xoxo

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  7. OMG: Tom Sturridge as Eric!! How perfect. I love these dresses: they're all so magical and definitely perfect for the Little Mermaid. I actually want Tim Burton to do adaptations of all the disney princess movies: I think he would do a magnificant job.

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  8. Oh, I definitely want the last gown to be my dream wedding gown! How I wish!!

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  9. Dream-like! I wouldn't mind a wedding dress like this...

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  10. Oh, I absolutely LOVE your comparison to The Little Mermaid - that is so spot on! I would give anything to own this entire collection - absolutely stunning!! :)

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  11. how gorgeous! i love the colors... and the braided hair, so pretty!

    xx,
    betz
    http://herarmoire.blogspot.com

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  12. i LOVE that color of the first dress. so stunning!

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  13. I can totally agree with you! I adore his designs, they are so classy and chic and just omg so many things in one!!!!

    xo
    Sophie

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  14. Hello, my first time on your site, to begin with, I love your header, it is perfect!

    The gowns you selected are all gorgeous, love the long slits, really are sexy.

    I love your blog, love your pics and I love your style, well done.
    Best wishes for the future.
    Colin.

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  15. Elie Saab is my most absolute favourite designer ever! Honestly, the romanticism in his gowns in each collection he's ever done is just so pretty and stunning! I need to get my wedding gown from him!
    -Marz

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  16. Wow, these gowns are stunning, I agree, that last photo is the perfect mermaid wedding dress ;) That braid in the first photo is enviable and I would attempt it if only I knew how!

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  17. I think Saab makes the most beautiful princess dresses, but without making them look too much like cupcakes ;-) It's the perfect blend of elegance and fairy-like charm. I saw some of her dresses in an exhibition once and the details were truly amazing. I had no idea the Enchanted outfits were his as well, but that doesn't really come as a surprise!

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  18. love them all but especially the last 3.

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